Internet Providers in Cousins Island, ME

Over 940 people in Cousins Island found the best Internet Provider in the last 30 days.

#1

EarthLink Fiber

45% availability
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Connection Types:

Fiber
Speed up to:

5 Gbps

User Review:

(2728)

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Limited-Time Offer: Upgrade to fiber starting at $39.95/mo

#2

Spectrum

100% availability
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Connection Types:

Cable / Television / Phone
Speed up to:

2 Gbps

User Review:

(2713)

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Speeds up to 2G in Select Markets. Sign up today to enjoy the best in-home entertainment.

#3

Viasat

95.64% availability
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Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

150 Mbps

User Review:

(2975)

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#4

HughesNet

98.45% availability

Connection Types:

Satellite / Phone
Speed up to:

100 Mbps

User Review:

(2869)

*24-month commitment and early service termination fees apply. Monthly Fee reflects the applied $5 savings for ACH enrollment. Offer may vary by geographic area.

Unlimited Data – With no hard data limits, if you use the data in your plan, speeds will reduce.

Television Only Providers in Cousins Island, ME

#1Dish Network

  • DISH is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction by J.D. Power for the third year in a row.
  • 2-Year TV Price Guarantee.
  • Free Google Voice Remote and Smart DVR Included.
  • Record up to 16 shows at once.
  • 80,000 On Demand Titles.
  • FREE Standard Professional Installation from a trusted, local expert.
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

#2DIRECTV

  • Best entertainement options for any sports fan over Cable TV, including NFL Sunday Ticket!
  • Includes local channels
  • HBO, Showtime, Starz, Cinemax free for first 3 months
  • Free upgrade to Genie HD-DVR
  • Free professional installation in up to 4 rooms
Pricing starting at:
$64.99

Best Internet Providers in Cousins Island

Spectrum is often the best internet provider in many parts of Cousins Island, where fiber internet is limited or unavailable. Cable internet offers a strong mix of speed and availability, making it a great fit for streaming, gaming, and work-from-home needs. In Cousins Island, you will commonly see plans around 10 Mbps-2 Gbps, with pricing starting around $50/mo.

FairPoint Communications 5G home internet is a solid option if cable is not available at your address, or if you want a simpler setup and competitive pricing. It is easy to install, pricing starting at N/A/mo, and can deliver speeds between 10 Mbps and 450 Mbps. Your speeds may vary depending on your address and the signal strength.

Viasat or FairPoint Communications may be available if your options are limited in Cousins Island, but speeds may top out around 150 Mbps to 10 Mbps. Neither offer the speeds of fiber internet, but are suitable choices if few others exist.

What is the fastest internet provider in Cousins Island?

EarthLink Fiber is the fastest internet provider in Cousins Island, ME, with download speeds up to 5 Gbps and upload speeds up to 1 Gbps — available to 45% of the city.
ProviderConnectionsMax DownloadMax UploadAvailability
EarthLink FiberFiber5 Gbps1 Gbps45.00%
SpectrumCable / Television / Phone2 Gbps2 Gbps100.00%
ViasatSatellite / Phone150 Mbps3 Mbps95.64%
HughesNetSatellite / Phone100 Mbps5 Mbps98.45%

What is the cheapest internet provider in Cousins Island?

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet in Cousins Island starting at $39.95/month with speeds up to 5 Gbps. Viasat offers the next lowest price at $49.99/month.
ProviderStarting PriceSpeedContractData Cap
EarthLink Fiber$39.95Up to 5 GbpsYesUnlimited
Spectrum$50.00Up to 2 GbpsNoUnlimited
Viasat$49.99Up to 150 MbpsNoUnlimited
HughesNet$74.99*Up to 100 MbpsYes100-200 GB

What type of internet connection is best in Cousins Island?

Cousins Island has 3 main types of internet connections. Your best option depends on where you live and what you need.

Cable

100.00%

Most widely available wired option. Spectrum covers 100.00%, FairPoint Communications covers 53.15%. Up to 2 Gbps download. Good for most households.

DSL

53.15%

FairPoint Communications, max 10 Mbps. Being phased out for fiber. Only consider if no other options exist.

Satellite

100.00%

Viasat (150 Mbps), HughesNet (100 Mbps). Higher latency. Last resort for most Cousins Island residents.

Cousins Island, ME - Internet Connection and Coverage Map

Cousins Island, ME has a total of 5 internet providers including  2 Cable providers, 1 DSL providers and 2 Satellite providers.

Compare Internet Providers in Cousins Island, ME by Coverage Area

All 5 internet providers serving Cousins Island by coverage area. This is the most comprehensive provider comparison available for the city — no competitor lists more than 3 providers with coverage data.

ProviderMax DownloadMax UploadInternet ConnectionCoverage
1.Spectrum2 Gbps2 GbpsCable / Television / Phone100.00%
2.HughesNet100 Mbps5 MbpsSatellite / Phone98.45%
3.Viasat150 Mbps3 MbpsSatellite / Phone95.64%
4.FairPoint Communications10 Mbps1 MbpsFiber / Cable / DSL / Fixed Wireless53.15%
5.EarthLink Fiber5 Gbps1 GbpsFiber45.00%

Is there financial assistance for internet service in Cousins Island?

Yes. Cousins Island residents may qualify for free or discounted internet service through the federal Lifeline program, or provider-specific, low-income, affordable internet plans.

Federal Program

Lifeline

An FCC program that provides up to a $9.25/mo discount on internet service to eligible low-income households at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Provider Program

Spectrum Internet Assist

$25/month for 50 Mbps for qualifying households. Spectrum Internet Assist includes a modem and Security Suite (some may qualify for $15/mo).

Frequently Asked Questions about Cousins Island

EarthLink Fiber is the best internet provider in Cousins Island, ME, based on speed and pricing. It's Fiber internet reaches speeds up to 5 Gbps, and plans start at $39.95. When comparing providers and plans, keep in mind how you use the internet and how many others in your household use it. High-demand activities, like streaming and working from home, and multiple users will require faster speeds to avoid buffering and poor performance.

There are 5 internet providers in Cousins Island, ME. Residents have a variety of service options, including cable, DSL and satellite.

EarthLink Fiber offers the cheapest internet plans that start at $39.95. Note that some pricing may be promotional or tied to autopay and paperless billing. If it is promotional pricing, your monthly bill will likely go up when the promo ends.

EarthLink Fiber has the fastest speeds in Cousins Island, with a top download speed of 5 Gbps. Faster speeds provide more bandwidth for work-from-home activities (like video conferencing), online gaming, 4K video streaming, and households with multiple users and devices.

Yes, fiber internet is available in Cousins Island. We recommend fiber internet for its fast symmetrical (equal) download and upload speeds, low latency for real-time activities like gaming and video calls, and its stability and resilience to interference. Fiber availability varies by address.

Yes. Cousins Island residents could get assistance to reduce internet costs through various programs. Spectrum Internet Assist provides 50 Mbps for $25/month. Since the ACP (Affordable Connectivity Program) ended in 2024, eligible households may take advantage of the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25/month in discounts.

If it's available in Cousins Island, fiber internet is the best internet option for online gaming. Fiber offers the fastest download and upload speeds, but more importantly, it offers very low latency, which is important for fast-paced games that rely on stability and quick response times.

No, 5G home internet is not available in Cousins Island. Use our search tool at BroadbandSearch to see what services and providers are available in your area.

The average download speed in Cousins Island is 21 Mbps. For comparison, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) defines broadband internet as having a download speed of 100 Mbps and an upload speed of 20 Mbps. Go to TestMySpeed and run an internet speed test to see how fast your internet connection is compared to speeds in Cousins Island, ME.

Spectrum, HughesNet, Viasat, and EarthLink Fiber offer internet in Cousins Island, ME.

  • Spectrum: Offers speeds up to 2 Gbps starting at $50.00/mo.
  • HughesNet: Offers speeds up to 100 Mbps starting at $74.99*/mo.
  • Viasat: Offers speeds up to 150 Mbps starting at $49.99/mo.
  • EarthLink Fiber: Offers speeds up to 5 Gbps starting at $39.95/mo.

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